Hot Glue Reef Safe?

[Duke4Life]

I've seen mixed results when researching this. Is hot glue safe to use for reef projects?

 

[ReefQueen]

I tried it with no ill effects in my nano, but it does not hold things together well once wet.

 

[helen ann]

For the love of goodness ... Pop tarts and now glue guns?!?! What are you doing over there?!?!;):p

 

[Duke4Life]

For the love of goodness ... Pop tarts and now glue guns?!?! What are you doing over there?!?!;):p

Soon enough everyone will find out. Starting to hit my stride with this redesign.

 

[helen ann]

Soon enough everyone will find out. Starting to hit my stride with this redesign.

Yeeehaw! Can't wait to see!!!;)

 

[Salty1962]

It works for a short time but as micro algae starts, it eventually comes apart. Tried it when I started my tank up last year.

 

[Duke4Life]

Good to know as I don't want what I need this for failing. Off to the store later for more super glue. Used 8 already and need about 20 more lol

 

[helen ann]

Good to know as I don't want what I need this for failing. Off to the store later for more super glue. Used 8 already and need about 20 more lol

Running out to buy stock in super glue!;):p

 

[Duke4Life]

Running out to buy stock in super glue!;):p

+1 it's just so handy in this hobby :)

 

[Chrisfish]

Good to know as I don't want what I need this for failing. Off to the store later for more super glue. Used 8 already and need about 20 more lol

I get mine at the dollar store!!:D

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

The polymers used in hot melt glues will be reef safe.

That is a different question whether they will hold in your application, however. Some may not hold long term underwater unless the surfaces being glued have a lot of roughness to key into.

 

[Salty1962]

You can never have enough super glue:D I use the BRS super thick with the Glue Accelerator.